D&e Donuts in Clearwater

Last inspected:

1453 S Belcher Rd, Clearwater, FL 33764
Overview

D&E Donuts in Clearwater has accumulated 147 violations across 29 inspections since 2017, averaging 5.1 per visit. The facility was shut down twice for rodent activity, most notably in May 2023 when inspectors returned multiple times over consecutive weeks to verify compliance after an emergency order. The business has faced 3 disciplinary actions totaling $1,350 in fines. Top violations include improper single-use item storage, hand and arm washing failures, and food contact surface issues.

Most recent closure: June 27, 2023 for rodent activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

29Inspections
147Violations
2Closures
$1,350in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

D&e Donuts in Clearwater: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages

This Facility 5.1 violations / inspection 5.1 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg 6.13 violations / inspection 6.13 county average
This Facility 2 emergency closures 2 closures
Pinellas County Avg 0.35 closures / facility 0.35 county average

D&e Donuts in Clearwater: Emergency Closure History (2)

Emergency closure history for D&e Donuts in Clearwater
DateReasonReopened
Rodent activity 09:14:00
Rodent activity 15:07:00

D&e Donuts in Clearwater: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)

Total fines on record: $1,350.00

Disciplinary action history for D&e Donuts in Clearwater
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
3--2023039053 $800.00 Jun 27, 2023 Miami (Doral)
3--2023030645 $400.00 May 9, 2023 Miami (Doral)
3--2019002980 $150.00 Dec 5, 2018 Fort Lauderdale

D&e Donuts in Clearwater: Full Inspection History — DBPR (29)

— 3 inspections23 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 10 inspections26 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Administrative complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections18 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 6 inspections21 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections14 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection2 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

D&e Donuts in Clearwater: Frequently Asked Questions

When was D&e Donuts in Clearwater last inspected?
D&e Donuts in Clearwater was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 5, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
When was D&e Donuts in Clearwater last shut down?
D&e Donuts in Clearwater was last shut down on June 27, 2023 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at D&e Donuts in Clearwater?
The most frequently cited violations at D&e Donuts in Clearwater are: Single-use items, Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory.
How many health inspections has D&e Donuts in Clearwater had?
D&e Donuts in Clearwater has had 29 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of D&e Donuts in Clearwater find?
D&e Donuts in Clearwater was most recently inspected on November 5, 2025 with 6 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has D&e Donuts in Clearwater ever been shut down?
Yes, D&e Donuts in Clearwater has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
Has D&e Donuts in Clearwater faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, D&e Donuts in Clearwater has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,350.00 in fines.
How much has D&e Donuts in Clearwater been fined?
D&e Donuts in Clearwater has been fined a total of $1,350.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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